BENSON -- Dave Berens had never ridden a bull before but that didn't discourage the Benson native, shown in the photo, from taking a spin on Check Mate during the second-annual Bull-A-Rama Bull Riding and Barrel Racing Bash on Saturday at the Shamrock Hest Riding Arena in Benson.

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Berens was among almost two dozen bull riders competing in the event, which paid $2,500 to the winning rider.

Area barrel racers also competed during the event for the first time this year.